Andover, MN vs Lafayette, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Andover
71.9
#941 nationally
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Andover leads in cost of living index (122 vs 280). Lafayette leads in walk score (26 vs 12). Lafayette leads in crime level (2.2 vs 4.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Andover, MN | Lafayette, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#941) | 62.7 (#1832) |
| Population | 33,089 | 25,048 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,292 | $1,941,109 |
| Median Household Income | $123,054 | $219,250 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 12 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 280 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+38.0 |
C-
71.9 Score
Andover, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$447,292
Population
33,089
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
12
Midwest
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D-
62.7 Score
Lafayette, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,941,109
Population
25,048
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Pacific
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